Would this be too much light for a low-tech 55 gallon tank?
24237
it's OK even without added CO2. turning the light off a few hours a day in the middle of the day would be helpful to keep algae in check.
24238
I don't think so. It would be dependent on what bulbs you have also. I think that a brighter tank looks better than a dim one.
1822142
My tank gets natural light from the south window. And I live in Portland Oregon mostly cloudy so I would say nope
1510242
You can use this light with plant as well..I have my 55 gallon planted tank is working great
1332162
I have the same fixture over my 55, and it has a decent space between the light and the top of the tank to allow for heat exchange. It'll be fine with a glass top.
2152964
I seriously doubt it, if that's the only light the plants receive. One of these things gives enough light to make a betta tank (about 1.5 gal, and broader than it is deep) fairly bright to show off colors, but I can't see one being enough light for 15 gal of planted tank. However, I have no idea what wattage of light it's equivalent to (in order to estimate 1-2 watts per gallon); this is only my personal impression from looking at my own small setup.
1195969
Should be. I originally had my light on a 30 gallon and it was chock full of plants that had no trouble growing under it.
452752
Yes, as long as you get the right length for your aquarium. It's not going to put out so much light that you need to supplement with CO2. I have low light plants growing great in my 40 gallon, 36" long tank.
1514271
I don't think this light would be bright enough for a salt water tank. I have mine on a 75 gal. fresh water tank and I like it. Salt water tank I don't think so.
1510243
It's a general light. We got the extra light strips to add brightness and spectrum, and it's still not enough to keep the plants alive in our tank (55 gallon, 48" length). Maybe if you have a shallower tank, it might work.
1063697
I use it in a 55 gallon aquarium...although it is only as long as 1/2 it lights up the whole thing sufficiently. It is obviously dimmer at the far end but still sufficient. The intensity levels for the white and blue LEDs have 5 different settings.
549717
it may be a little too strong for freshwater plants or a little bit of overkill. But it is a great light. I use my 16" on a 29 gallon biocube. With all kinds of coral. And it's only at 60% a few hours a day. Very nice light. You may want to ask Hobbie Bug this question.
2106617
I think that this would be a bit much for a 40 gallon tank. I would go for a lesser model. it works well on my 55 gallon tank but I would not go lower than that
2224803
The only thing that really made a difference in the light quality is the height of the tank. I bought this light for a 45 gallon and it looked too weak, but put it on a 30 gallon and it looks great. Very natural, not super bright. The blue/moon light however is still too dark, but I think it always looked that way to me.
1307204
It might be enough for mood lighting but not bright enough to be grow aquatic plants or really show off your fish-- maybe two -- one on each end of the tank would do.
115863
My opinion is that it would be fine for such. If you needed brighter I would consider the Ray2 light but it might be too much for low light plants.
1910787
Depends on the size of the tank, and how it's positioned. I'd say it would be a poor aquarium light though. It's more cosmetic lighting than anything.
452751
As long as the light spans the top of the aquarium, there should be no problem. This light is very bright and provides excellent illumination, both for viewers and for the fish and plants. The greatest thing about this is the gradual setting sun and moonlight modes. The only drawback for this unit is that, if your electricity goes off or the lamp is unplugged, you will have to reprogram it the time, sunset, and moon settings.